New ZealandRugby players losing battle with demonsAs many as 15 per cent of New Zealand's professional rugby players may be wrestling with stress, anxiety, substance abuse and behavioural and mental health issues.21 Apr 05:30 PM
LifestyleExercise reverses drink harmExcessive alcohol causes brain damage over time, but new research suggests this could be reversed with regular exercise.19 Apr 02:45 AM
LifestyleSexual healing for the disabledRachel Wotton is a sex worker. She specialises in servicing people with disabilities.17 Apr 08:30 PM
LifestyleWhat makes your head hurt?Danish scientists have made a key discovery in what triggers a migraine - a step that could pave the way for better treatment of the debilitating condition.17 Apr 07:00 PM
LifestyleIsla Fisher bans scales at homeAustralian actress Isla Fisher refuses to keep a set of scales in her home because she doesn't want her young daughters to catch her weighing herself.16 Apr 09:30 PM
OpinionRobyn Yousef: The manic depressive was....meI was about 10 or 11 years old when my father was first admitted to a psychiatric hospital for treatment.16 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionLouise ThompsonLouise Thompson: Blitz limiting beliefsDo any of these sound familiar? I have to stay in this job or we won't be able to make the mortgage, I have no choice. I have no choice but to go to see Mum again this evening.14 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandMike King takes on anti-suicide fightA "disconnect" from their fathers is at the heart of many males who feel suicidal, says comedian and suicide campaigner Mike King.10 Apr 12:17 AM
OpinionLouise ThompsonLouise Thompson: Awareness of limiting beliefsHow do you recognise the way beliefs drive your life?07 Apr 09:30 PM
LifestyleDon't sweat the small stuffGetting irritated about the small things in life is just as bad for your health as eating a poor diet or failing to exercise, a new study suggests.03 Apr 09:00 PM
OpinionLouise ThompsonBlog: Habits of happinessThis new series expands on the foundation of the 10 happiness principles we covered in the happiness audit. It’s called habits of happiness and it’s a natural next step from the principles we have already discussed.31 Mar 08:30 PM
LifestyleSecrets and truthsThe founder of web phenomenon PostSecret talks to Alan Perrott about being the person with whom the whole world shares their innermost secrets.29 Mar 08:30 PM
OpinionLouise ThompsonLouise Thompson: 2013 Happiness Audit: Progress checkHere is your recap of what we have learned in our 12- part happiness audit so you can check in and see where you are.24 Mar 08:30 PM
LifestyleCoffee can reduce car crash risk - researchDrinking caffeinated drinks like coffee significantly protects against crash risk for long-distance commercial drivers, new research suggests.20 Mar 08:15 PM
New ZealandDoctors disagree in mental health caseAn Auckland man who admitted breaking into his 95-year-old neighbour's home and stabbing him in the head has been the subject of four mental health reports.19 Mar 10:45 PM
OpinionLouise ThompsonLouise Thompson: Practise emotional honestyOh, how to cover THIS in a few hundred words?! Practising emotional honesty is a real biggie, and one of the most common barriers to happiness there is.17 Mar 08:30 PM
LifestyleLack of sleep can kill marriageSleepless nights with crying babies can ruin your marriage and your health, a study says.17 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionDita De Boni: Always look on the dark sideThe glass half full has been sent flying - research shows you'll live longer if you think of it as half empty14 Mar 08:30 PM
EntertainmentCarrie Fisher's scary bipolar episodeCarrie Fisher was "delusional" and "trying to survive" during a recent bipolar episode.14 Mar 07:55 PM
LifestyleToo much optimism is riskyOverly optimistic expectations for the future can be hazardous to older people's health, a long-term study suggests.12 Mar 08:15 PM
OpinionLouise ThompsonHappiness is an inside jobIt's your job, not someone else's, to move towards what makes you happy.03 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandKiller in communityA murderer serving a life sentence is not ready to be released says the Parole Board. But because he is a mental health patient, he has already been out into the community.01 Mar 04:30 PM
New Zealand$100k for mental health social mediaThe Government has allocated $100,000 to make use of social media to improve youth mental health.28 Feb 05:00 AM
OpinionDavid Hill: A devious way of getting from A to B, via J, W and QBiologists argue that evolution proceeds via natural selection. Wrong. Cryptic crosswords prove that in the case of many Homo sapiens, it works via UNnatural selection.27 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestyleTwo weeks to feel sad... then you're sickGrief is in danger of being branded a medical condition if a mourner feels sad for two weeks and consults a GP, says an international authority on death and dying.22 Feb 04:30 PM
EntertainmentOlivia Newton-John reveals depression battleAustralian actress/singer Olivia Newton-John has spoken out about her battle with depression, revealing she turned to therapy and medication to help face her problems20 Feb 08:40 PM
LifestyleEmbrace an aging love lifeCould the fountain of youth be found through a positive attitude spiced with gratitude, laughter and a healthy dose of loving sex?18 Feb 11:00 PM
EntertainmentViolent past a 'wave of terror'Matthew Newton has blamed his past violent attacks on a 'wave of terror' and 'hopelessness'.17 Feb 08:45 PM
New ZealandFacility criticised after intellectually impaired woman suffers carpet burns13 Feb 04:11 AM
New ZealandRise in assaults on guardsAlmost 30 prison guards have been seriously assaulted since mid-2010 with 88 per cent punched in the head or face area and one attacked with hot water.12 Feb 04:30 PM
